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Mike Grgich

Grgich and partner Austin Hills break ground on the Grgich Hills winery, July 4, 1977.  Grgich called it “my independence day.”

Here’s the story of a Croatian immigrant who landed with $32 and conquered California’s wine world

December 3, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

The US wine industry is rich with immigrant stories. And there are the elders among them, including winemaker Miljenko “Mike” Grgich. He turned 90 this year and his story is one that traces the modern history of American wine.

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